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HYDE-SMITH GETS USDA NOMINEE COMMITMENT ON RURAL HEALTH

USDA Rural Development Nominee Stresses Importance of Rural Healthcare, Water Programs at Hearing

VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Focuses on Rural Healthcare, Water Systems at Hearing.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today received commitments from a Biden administration nominee to commit attention and resources to U.S. Department of Agriculture USDA programs that can aid rural healthcare and water systems.

Hyde...

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES TARGET PREDATORY BLACK VULTURES IN NEW LEGISLATION

Black Vulture Relief Act Would Allow Farmers & Ranchers to Protect Herds from Voracious Birds

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today joined U.S. Senators Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) in introducing legislation to allow farmers and ranchers to protect their newborn livestock from black vultures without burdensome government interference.

The Black Vulture Relief Act...

U.S. SENATE PASSES OLE MISS 175th ANNIVERSARY RESOLUTION 

Hyde-Smith, Wicker & Shaheen Welcome Unanimous Approval of Measure Commemorating University of Mississippi Milestone 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate on Tuesday approved a resolution introduced by U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Ole Miss alumni U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) that commemorates the 175th anniversary of the University of Mississippi.

Passed by unanimous consent, the...

HYDE-SMITH ISSUES 2023 THANKSGIVING MESSAGE

VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Issues 2023 Thanksgiving Message.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued a statement to commemorate Thanksgiving, encouraging Mississippians to remain steadfast in the “American tradition of expressed gratitude.”

“This American tradition of expressed gratitude is so important as we recognize strife in our own country and around the world,” Hyde-Smith said.

“As the Bible teaches us: ‘Let us...

SENATORS INTRODUCE OLE MISS 175th ANNIVERSARY RESOLUTION 

Hyde-Smith, Wicker & Shaheen Offer Measure to Commemorate University of Mississippi Milestone 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), joined by Ole Miss alumni U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), today introduced a resolution commemorating the 175th anniversary of the University of Mississippi.

The resolution highlights the growth and accomplishments of Mississippi’s flagship...

HYDE-SMITH ISSUES 2023 VETERANS DAY MESSAGE

VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Issues 2023 Veterans Day Message.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued a Veterans Day message in which she honors the nation’s veterans and continues to encourage Mississippians to become more engaged with veterans.

“Our veterans have fought selflessly, tirelessly, and bravely to ensure that we can enjoy a life of freedom and democracy here at home,” Hyde-Smith said.  “Their sacrifices...

HYDE-SMITH LEADS BIPARTISAN GROUP SEEKING LONGER COMMENT PERIOD ON MAJOR AG WORKER PROGRAM REFORMS 

28 Senators Ask DHS, DOL to Giver Farmers, Ranchers Another 60 Days to Assess Proposed H-2A Program Reforms

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) is leading a bipartisan group of Senators in asking two federal agencies to give farmers and ranchers more time to review and comment on significant reforms to the H-2A temporary agricultural workers program.

In letters to...

HYDE-SMITH VOTES TO PASS AGRICULTURE FUNDING BILL WITH BENEFITS FOR MISS. 

Hyde-Smith Worked with Committee Colleagues to Advance Miss. Interests in Senate-Passed Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today said agricultural programs and rural infrastructure projects in Mississippi will benefit from Senate passage of the FY2024 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies...

HYDE-SMITH SAYS SENATE-PASSED MILITARY CONSTRUCTION BILL RECOMMENDS $83 MILLION FOR MISS. INSTALLATIONS

Senator Worked with Committee Colleagues to Fund Miss. Projects, Veterans' Programs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), who serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, today voted for Senate passage of legislation that directs more than $83 million for military construction projects at Columbus Air Force Base, Keesler Air Force Base, and Army and Air National Guard...

HYDE-SMITH WELCOMES SENATE PASSAGE OF TRANSPORTATION, HUD FUNDING BILL

As Ranking Republican, Hyde-Smith Will Serve on Conference Panel to Finalize Bill with Benefits for Mississippi

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate today approved legislation that U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) helped write to fund transportation, housing, and community development projects benefitting Mississippi and the nation.

The Senate passed the FY2024 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and...